Coronavirus: Tighter travel measures imposed in Guernsey

Tighter travel measures, to stop the spread of Coronavirus, have been brought in Guernsey.

Anyone coming to the island from Spain and France has to self isolate for 14 days - and anyone coming from the UK has to self isolate for 14 days, if they have symptoms, however mild.

Non-essential travel is banned and students are being told to come home, sooner rather than later.

Businesses are being encouraged to set up home working capabilities for staff.

The Health Minister, Deputy Heidi Soulsby explained that the advice the Bailiwick is offering 'will differ from that being issued by the UK and Jersey as it is specifically tailored, with advice from the Director of Public Health, to meet the needs of our Island community'.

In its advice, the government says the 'global situation regarding travel is changing at pace' and with that in mind, anyone leaving the island for essential reasons must take into account the fact that they may be required the self isolate on their return, as well as weigh up the risk that they may fall ill and not be able to access appropriate medical care.